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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,465.52, 4,782.44 and 1,893.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,465.52, 4,782.44 and 1,893.58 is: 2,613.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,465.52 : 4,782.44 = 1,893.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,465.52/4,782.44 = 1,893.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,465.52x = 4,782.44 × 1,893.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,465.52x = 9,055,932.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,055,932.74/3,465.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,613.15

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